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page68primarymenu-1MOLLY BRACKEN: The brand launches its US/CA E-shophttps://bellomag.com/molly-bracken-the-brand-launches-its-us-ca-e-shop/
https://bellomag.com/molly-bracken-the-brand-launches-its-us-ca-e-shop/#respondTue, 19 Feb 2019 23:37:45 +0000https://bellomag.com/?p=6590The French brand Molly Bracken created in 2008 is launching her e-shop in The US and in Canada.

Worn by celebrities and influencers such as Ariel Winter, Arielle Kebell, Kat McNamara, Jordyn Jones, Serayah, Lilimar, Daniella Perkins and model Erin Michelle, Molly Bracken is developing its presence in the American market with its new e-commerce platform.

The site offers Molly Bracken, but also Lili Sidonio who’s more urban and rock, Gabrielle which is very feminine and trendy, and Mini Molly, Bracken’s little girl’s collection.

The French brand Molly Bracken has become a “must-have” in the fashion world internationally, and as a contemporary brand dedicated to today’s women, with revisited untimely pieces.

Today, Molly Bracken is present in over 5000 points of sale across the world: in Europe, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, Australia, Latin America, and the United Arab Emirates.

]]>https://bellomag.com/molly-bracken-the-brand-launches-its-us-ca-e-shop/feed/0Patrick Gilmore: His Journey to Jannhttps://bellomag.com/patrick-gilmore-his-journey-to-jann/
https://bellomag.com/patrick-gilmore-his-journey-to-jann/#respondFri, 15 Feb 2019 22:07:37 +0000https://bellomag.com/?p=6577As a seasoned actor from Canada, Patrick Gilmore brings a certain depth from his experience to each one of his roles. From his most well-known roles in Travelers and You, Me, Her, to his newest project, Jann, Gilmore continues to contribute his talent to the silver screen. We spoke with Gilmore about his most challenging roles, experiences, and his hopes for the future.

Q: You play David Mailer in Travelers; please share a bit about your experience with your character, David. What are your favorite things about this character and what are the challenges?

A: David is the kinda guy you want in your life. Regardless of your situation, if you’re homeless, or a spy from the future, he’s a good guy to have around. That’s a lovely person to play. His biggest downfall is ironically what makes him so great: he has blind faith in humanity. I do not. I’m a realist. Perhaps that’s my biggest strength/downfall.

Q: What was your first opportunity working in the industry and how did you react when you finally landed a gig?

A: I was working on the floor of my dad’s manufacturing plant when I got the call that I booked my first TV role. I had been doing theater, and my name was passed on to a casting director and I landed a role in a kid’s sci-fi show. I remember never leaving set, even if I wasn’t in a scene, because I wanted to see everything. I even helped move equipment because I was just standing there doing nothing. I felt like a child, living in a fantasy world. I still feel that way on set.

Q: You return to your role as Shaun in You, Me, Her which premieres its 4th season on April 9th. Tell us what we can expect from your character and this season as a whole?

A: Shaun the F**king Bartender, as I think that’s his legal name, loves watching drama unfold around him. Unfortunately for him, the drama comes to him this year. That’s all I can say. Aside from that, playing Shaun is so fun because he’s so clueless.

Q: You also have a new series Jann premiering this spring as well. What can you tell us about this project?

A: Jann is exciting for me because it’s my first straight up comedy. It was filmed in my home province of Alberta and I did it with people I love. A dream really. Jann is a colourful and heartfelt Canadian show starring “Canada’s Sweetheart” Jann Arden, her first starring role, and it’s ridiculously funny.

Q: Juggling multiple characters at a time sounds challenging. How do you individualize each character so that they remain true to themselves without overlapping their personalities?

A: The writing is so different from show to show. When doing the homework for a new show, I do check myself to make sure my choices aren’t overlapping with ones I’ve made in other characters. It’s not a perfect science, and I’m sure there are overlaps, but the main goal for me is to make the character in front of me real. I just need to make the writer’s creation real and truthful.

Q: What are some daily or weekly habits you maintain in order to help you improve your craft as an actor?

A: I try to get some physical activity throughout the week, less for looks, more for the vibrancy and momentum. Any opportunity to be creative is welcome, and the more varied the medium the better. I always think creativity is a muscle, and if you ignore a muscle, it atrophies.

Q: If you could revive any old role that you have played in the past who/what would it be and why?

A: I would have loved to bring Tom Drexler back to The Killing. He was so colourful and there were few depths he wouldn’t lower himself to. That would have been fun.

Q: You’ve climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, which is no easy task. There is the common question: “which is more important, the journey or the destination?” Having completed such a difficult, and what we would image is a rewarding task, how would you weigh in? Is it the journey or the destination?

A: I mean, we all know the answer is “the journey,” but I will say in the case of Kilimanjaro, the journey was my takeaway, because every day I thought of quitting. When I came home, that’s what I remembered that I didn’t quit. The summit lasted all of 30 minutes, halfway through a day of hiking, but the climb sticks with me to today.

Q: You live in Vancouver, which is a huge hub for films and TV, but we hear you’ve been spending quite some time in Los Angeles recently. How do you think the entertainment industries in both Vancouver and LA compare?

A: I’ve never seen Vancouver busier and that’s exciting, however there’s no denying the opportunities in LA are more expansive. I love working in Canada, but I’d love to explore what the US has to offer.

A: In 10 years from now, where do you aspire to be, career & personal?

A: I’d like to still be working, haha. But whatever 10 years from now looks like, I just want to be happy. Simple goals.

]]>https://bellomag.com/patrick-gilmore-his-journey-to-jann/feed/0Aubrey Miller: Amazon’s Latest Breakout Starhttps://bellomag.com/aubrey-miller-amazons-latest-breakout-star/
https://bellomag.com/aubrey-miller-amazons-latest-breakout-star/#respondFri, 15 Feb 2019 20:44:36 +0000https://bellomag.com/?p=6559At just seventeen years old, Aubrey Miller has already made a splash with her acting career, starring in the Amazon series Just Add Magic, which just released its third and final season. Miller has also recently established her music career, releasing a new single and music video, “Crossing My Heart,” just last month. We got to sit down with Miller to ask her about the new magical experiences she’s had so far this year.

Q: You are starting off the year with a bang – with a new single, music video and season of Amazon’s Just Add Magic. What are you most looking forward to in 2019?

A: I am definitely looking forward to booking another show or movie. I am also looking forward to releasing another original song and EP. “Crossing My Heart” was a fun way to start off the year!

The release of Just Add Magic, season 3, was another fun way to get this year going. The fans find this season to be their favorite.

I look forward to each new opportunity ahead. I take one day at a time and trust in God’s plans, always.

Q: Tell us about your new pop love single “Crossing My Heart.”

A: My new single, “Crossing My Heart,” is about an innocent crush story. I keep crossing paths with a guy I admire, but we never get to quite meet. Does he even know who I am!? “Is it written in the stars….” This story will continue in my next single. Let’s see what happens.

Q: What was the writing and recording process like to create this single?

A: It started with a sequence of events that I thought would be fun to put into a song. I sat down with my amazing music producer, Alex Cantrell, and together we wrote the song. In the studio, I freestyled different melodies. Once we found what we liked, we brought it all together, creating “Crossing My Heart.”

Q: What inspired you to weave Korean lyrics into the single? Do you speak the language fluently?

A: I have grown to love Korean entertainment and their culture. When I started getting more familiar with it, I wanted to be able to understand the meaning behind the music and shows. I wanted to also be able to communicate with my many fans from the country. In K-Pop, you often find them singing a line in English, so I thought it would be fun for me to sing a line in Korean in my single. I’m not fluent yet, but I can carry a basic conversation. I’m still working on it.

Q: Tell us about the dance music video you created for “Crossing My Heart.” Who was involved and what is the story behind it?

A: I knew I wanted an incredible team surrounding the making of my music video, so I reached out to the incredible Kevin Nguyen, who was a dancer in Taehyung’s solo routine Singularity, and his brilliant wife Dea Nguyen, along with the amazing creative videography team, Vibrancy. Once I gathered my team, I needed to add in some accomplished dancers to make my MV complete. My dancers were Saryna Garcia, Jadyn Hernandez, and Sheaden Gabriel. I’m grateful to have had them as part of this project as well. In my next single, will we come closer to revealing the guy who I keep crossing paths with? Stay tuned!

Q: The latest season of Just Add Magic premieres February 1, what are you most excited for fans to see?

A: I’m excited for fans to see how this seasons storyline plays out. It’s a little different than our past seasons and I think it’s worth taking this season slow. The last three episodes are emotional. Hannah’s tears were real. Watch and find out why Hannah and all her fans were weeping.

Q: What is your best on-set memory from filming this season of Just Add Magic?

A: My best on-set memory would have to be all the laughing and jokes I had with my co-stars, Olivia and Abby. When you spend every day together for 5 years, you develop a lot of wonderful memories. I also treasure the time spent working with the rest of our cast as well. They were all special.

Q: What is the best advice you’ve ever received for creating a career at a young age that you can pass on to others?

A: There’s no such thing as rejection. Every audition is a wonderful opportunity to perform, and everything happens for a reason. Also, never sacrifice your morals. Stay true to who you are.

]]>https://bellomag.com/aubrey-miller-amazons-latest-breakout-star/feed/0BET’s “Boomerang”, Starring Tetona Jackson, Gives New Life to an Old Classichttps://bellomag.com/bets-boomerang-starring-tetona-jackson-gives-new-life-to-an-old-classic/
https://bellomag.com/bets-boomerang-starring-tetona-jackson-gives-new-life-to-an-old-classic/#respondWed, 13 Feb 2019 22:31:17 +0000https://bellomag.com/?p=6516This week, fans of the famous 1992 romantic comedy BOOMERANG have something to be excited about as actress and recording artist, Tetona Jackson stars in the spinoff TV series that aired just last night Tuesday, Feb. 12, on BET. We are beyond excited to see our close friend Tetona star in this remake!

Based on the witty 1992 film of the same name, Tetona stars as Simone, the ambitious daughter looking to break off from her parents in order to build her own legacy. It’s entertaining to note in the original film Simone’s “power-couple” parents are played by Oscar nominee Eddie Murphy and Oscar winner Halle Berry.

With Simone as a lead in her friend’s social circle, the half-hour series will highlight a group of friends who’ve grown-up together with dreams of making it as marketing professionals. Simone must work to balance her career while managing her love interests. Throughout the series, viewers can expect the characters’ emotions to be tested in everything from love, friendships, trust and even romance as they look for their purpose in the industry.

Prior to appearing on the national BET show that is sure to be a hit, Tetona Jackson landed roles in many television series including the Hulu x AwesomenessTV comedy series “All Night”, which coincidently featured Boomerang co-star Tequan Richmond (“Everybody Hates Chris”). Boomerang also stars Brittany Inge (“Atlanta”, THE HATE U GIVE) Leland B. Martin (“Chase Street”, A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS), Kim Alex Hall, Lala Milan and more!

Halle Berry serves as the executive producer for the new series and while it is currently rumored to have Halle Berry appear in a future episode or two, she has praised Tetona’s role of Simone Graham. Both Tetona and Halle were seen side to side at the Los Angeles red carpet premiere of Boomerang on Monday evening prior to the show.

“Boomerang” airs every Tuesday on BET at 10/9c. #BoomerangonBET

]]>https://bellomag.com/bets-boomerang-starring-tetona-jackson-gives-new-life-to-an-old-classic/feed/0Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella: Historical Romance Come to Lifehttps://bellomag.com/matthew-bournes-cinderella-historical-romance-come-to-life/
https://bellomag.com/matthew-bournes-cinderella-historical-romance-come-to-life/#respondWed, 13 Feb 2019 21:41:26 +0000https://bellomag.com/?p=6507It takes a brilliant mind to create an innovative twist to a classic tale already revamped and told many ways over time. And it’s easy to say Matthew Bourne and the team behind theatre company New Adventures, has made the timeless classic of Cinderella completely new yet familiar with time itself.

Gregory McGuire successfully did for the literary world with Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister, Matthew Bourne and New Adventures have successfully done with Cinderella for the live stage. Set in London during World War II, the interpretation of the classic fairy tale brings to the stage a war-time romance, spellcasting together elements of true love into real world history. In this adaptation, the royal pumpkin carriage and fairy godmother are amiss as the story is changed with Cinderella being a neglected sibling of six with her dashing prince being a young Royal Air Force pilot. But while the theatrical adaptation may take some creative freedoms, the show, accompanied with Prokofiev’s world known score interweaves all elements of the show making the slipper truly fit.

With the full combination of award-winning set and costume design, flawless looking choreography and a story retold to feel new, the show is an impeccable visionary marvel, leaving viewers wanting more. Mixing Hollywood Glamour into the visual aspect of the show, guests are treated to nonstop changing sets brought to life by award winner: Lez Brotherston. His set design creates a new immersive and beautifully set stage, incorporating both original design to iconic imagery of the British landscape and culture making this feel as a new story in itself! A must watch not to be missed.

Tickets are available now online for shows at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles between Feb. 5th – March 10th.

Downtown Los Angeles, once a business-only-center has been getting a lot of TLC lately. Slowly turning this grey looking concrete area into a vibrant location. And by vibrant I do not mean overpriced like the rest of Los Angeles …

How the city is gonna deal with the homeless population is another topic. Moving people who end up in the streets of Skid Row mostly is not a solution. We live in one of the richest cities, in the richest state of the richest country on the planet … it just doesn’t make any sense how a sustainable insertion and housing solution is not already found. I do not think we would let a entire area with lost dogs and cats hungry just to die alone … but that’s also another topic.

Let’s just hope all those big bucks made by real estate developers and the city will be used to finance more shelters and services for people sleeping on the side walks.

Enough of my Debbie Downer rant … let’s celebrate change. Designed by Frank Gehry – just like the Disney Concert Hall across the street – the Grand, will include a dynamic mix of hotel, dining, nightlife and residential anchored by a central public plaza above five levels of parking – Oh yeah parking, the lack of or overpriced parking of DTLA … another pleasure of DTLA – probably taking lessons from other failed “entertainment plazas” located in downtown this one promises a “premium entertainment destination”. The residential tower will rise 39-stories high with 436 luxury, ultra-premium and 80 affordable apartments. The other tower will be a 20-story, 309-room Equinox Hotel.

The Grand was initially announced during the Great Recession of 2008.

I am excited to see this project completed as I think this is a great part of DTLA.

]]>https://bellomag.com/make-dt-la-grand-again/feed/0Gucci Spring Summer 2019 Campaignhttps://bellomag.com/gucci-spring-summer-2019-campaign/
https://bellomag.com/gucci-spring-summer-2019-campaign/#respondFri, 08 Feb 2019 02:52:48 +0000https://bellomag.com/?p=6447Life may not be a cabaret but it is an old Hollywood musical for GUCCI.

An homage to the beginnings of celebrity culture and the golden age of Hollywood musicals, the Gucci Showtime campaign focuses on the joyful and playful spirit of the era. In gowns with long shimmering beads and sequin suits from Spring Summer 2019 by Alessandro Michele, characters impersonate famed musical stars from the 30s and 40s.

]]>https://bellomag.com/gucci-spring-summer-2019-campaign/feed/0Regency Dream In Beverly Hillshttps://bellomag.com/regency-dream-in-beverly-hills/
https://bellomag.com/regency-dream-in-beverly-hills/#respondFri, 08 Feb 2019 02:44:43 +0000https://bellomag.com/?p=6440We at BELLO love real estate and architecture. Los Angeles has some of the most amazing homes and we always love to see new projects come to the market as well as some iconic houses who have been locked in a time capsule for decades.

Today we are sharing this sexy 4 bedrooms home located in Beverly Hills.

1020 Laurel Way, Beverly Hills 90210French Regency style makes me feel like being transported into a glamorous Los Angeles era. Just picture yourself taking your vintage convertible car down the hill at the Polo Lounge (literally minutes away from this house) enjoy lunch al fresco before going back to your house to take a dip in the pool with friends.

While the inside of the house may required some vision, it remains one of the best locations in Beverly Hills. With a little bit of stylish decor of your own and a some TLC in the bathrooms and the kitchen to make it perfect, this house is what living in Southern California is all about. It would be sad a shame to see it being replaced by a modern white box.

All this house needs is someone who would treat her like the fabulous lady she has always been.

Originally designed in 1963 by John E. Woolf, a master of Hollywood Regency style homes, this French Regency is a breath of fresh air. A beautiful, gated motor-court welcomes to an architecturally designed carport that flows into the entry garden. Designed with an ‘H’ shape, this extremely private residence is celebrated with John E. Woolf design elements. Enter through a dramatic, arched doorway to an expansive foyer that flows into a grand living room with high ceilings and large glass doors that open to the patio, pool, and center courtyard. The bedrooms suites are perfectly separated and the master suite is beautifully decorated by French doors overlooking the meticulously landscaped gardens and features dual walk-in closets and bathrooms. This timeless masterpiece is waiting for its next chapter. Located close to the Beverly Hills Hotel and moments from the heart of the city.

]]>https://bellomag.com/regency-dream-in-beverly-hills/feed/0Orange Blossom Water Facial Toner by Leven Rosehttps://bellomag.com/orange-blossom-water-facial-toner-by-leven-rose/
https://bellomag.com/orange-blossom-water-facial-toner-by-leven-rose/#respondFri, 08 Feb 2019 02:13:20 +0000https://bellomag.com/?p=6433Nothing can be more fitting for this obsession post that this Orange Blossom Water Facial Toner by Leven Rose as orange blossom is literally an obsession of mine. If you want to sound fancy you can refer to Orange Blossom water as “neroli”.

It is chemical and alcohol free, and you can use it throuout the day to refresh yourself. Ideal for summer time but also if you are stuck in a heated office in the winter. You can use it on your hair and body as well of course.

This 100% Pure Organic Neroli Water Hydrosol Face Spray Natural is ideal for a clear skin and to restore PH and diminish Breakouts.

]]>https://bellomag.com/orange-blossom-water-facial-toner-by-leven-rose/feed/0Taj Cross: Hulu’s Adolescent King of PEN15https://bellomag.com/taj-cross-hulus-adolescent-king-of-pen15/
https://bellomag.com/taj-cross-hulus-adolescent-king-of-pen15/#respondFri, 08 Feb 2019 00:14:28 +0000https://bellomag.com/?p=6358This Friday, Hulu will debut and stream nationwide the highly anticipated comedy series PEN15. With reviews already praising the adolescent comedy, we got to sit and speak with Taj Cross, male standout star in the series who plays Sam “the king of the dork posse of dudes”. He tells us more of the show, what to expect and what is going on in the show produced by The Lonely Island team of Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone. We are sure the show is going to be a hit, with everyone asking if the show is titled PEN “Fifteen” or well, you know….

Q: Tell us about PEN15, your role of Sam and what can we expect!

A: PEN15 is a comedy series that separates the “cool and smooth” side of middle school to the “awkward and uncomfortable” side. It grasps the stumbling and the ungracefulness of being 13, and trust me I’ve got a lot of experience in being awkward in middle school. I got the privilege working with Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle who play “Maya” and “Anna” in the show. They are some of the most comic, funny and talented people I know. I had the most amusing time annoying them as my character with the hilarious writing and improving. The two leads also wrote the show with Sam Svibleman, who is meant to be me as a 13 year old. SoI play “Sam” and he’s the king of the dork posse of dudes. He thinks he’s all that… being the “leader” of a dork group which makes him beyond uncool to the rest of the kids. He feels the only way that he can get his dream girl, is making fun of her, talking smack and insulting her. She brings out a side of him he didn’t know was there. The supporting, sharing, helping and sensitive side of him. But all and all….I play a douche.

Q: What did you think of when you first received the script? Did you get the hint that the show would be raunchy as the title reads as “PEN15”?

A: I got the privilege of reading the script after I got the role as Sam and I was laughing and laughing. I could relate to all the awkward scenes and I loved the raunchy humor. To be completely honest, I did not understand what PEN15 was supposed to say at first. I was just going around saying Pen-15 like it was as normal as any other name, I was very confused when I realized the joke. So I was reaching my last audition for Sam, I was in the middle of memorizing the lines, so I look at my page and glimpse at the title and the word that I saw in my brain in big bold letters was… PENIS. I got scared at first. I was thinking maybe they sent me the wrong script! Or I was actually auditioning for a porno the entire time! Then I just realized that it didn’t say penis, it was a joke and I felt so dumb.

Q: Now that you have begun your career as an actor, what are some of the roles you would want to play?

A: I would like to play all different kind of roles and dive in to all sorts of characters. But the ones I’m really drawn to right now are deep and complex. I love the idea of moving someone or making someone feel something that connects to their life. I would prefer to play characters that I don’t personally relate too. Like a disabled person, or someone with a drug addiction, or someone who has a death in their life, or someone who is trying to avoid something that they can’t get past.

Q: Any specific role you would like to play?

A: If I were a little older, I would love to play the role of “Clarence” played by Christian Slater in “True Romance”

Q: At such a young age, how do you balance being a young man your age and being an actor?

A: Mostly once or twice a week I get a meeting or an audition and it effects school, hanging with my friends or just chilling at home with my family. But its 100% worth it. Even if I’m tired or I was looking forward to doing something, it is always a thrill to act. I always love meeting the casting directors and showing them what I’ve got or helping them have a better day. They work so hard too. At the beginning of the summer last year I was up for PEN15, and I was also supposed to leave two days later for a sleep away camp for a month. I’ve been going there for four years and it’s my favorite camp. The audition process was taking longer than expected so I didn’t even know if I should pack. If I got the part I wouldn’t be going, if I didn’t get the part I would go. The camp is nine hours away, a month long and already paid for, so I was stressing out! It came down to the day before I was supposed to leave. I got the call, and I felt so blessed. To be honest, there isn’t anything I would rather be doing.

Q: As you may know, Bello is a fashion magazine, can you tell us about your style?

A: Clothes are one of the main things I express myself with. My favorite outfits for school are joggers, a cool t-shirt followed with one of my jackets which happens to be my favorite accessory. My style has definitely changed as I have gotten older and in this photoshoot for Bello, I had the best time trying on these amazing new styles that the talented stylist Luke Funatecha chose for me. Now all I want to wear are things that I don’t own.

Q: What’s next for you?

A: I’m looking forward to PEN15 coming out in February. I’m also looking forward to new characters to dive into and challenging auditions to prep for. My manager Jamie Malone and agent Julie Fulop are the best team to have. So working more with them is something I am excited about too. Graduating Middle School is happening this spring and hoping either spending my summer at camp or shooting season two of PEN15. Just excited about what’s to come!